What is the function of the gonads?
A) secrete fluids into the reproductive system ducts
B) connect the uterus with the exterior
C) receive and transport the gametes
D) produce gametes and hormones
E) enclose and support a developing embryo

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The gonads, which in males are the testes and in females are the ovaries, are responsible for producing gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) as well as hormones (testosterone in males and estrogen and progesterone in females) that regulate reproductive function. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

What Is the Function of the Gonads